) – Puppies, purebreds and toy breeds are quick to be adopted from any of Maricopa County Animal Care & Control’s (MCACC) four adoption locations. It’s the Pit Bull mixes and adult dogs that have a tough time finding homes.

There are currently more than 100 dogs at MCACC shelters who have been awaiting adoption since June. Palmdale, a five-year-old Pit Bull mix, has been at MCACC since March 21st; two-year-old Sequin has been waiting since May – both dogs are at MCACC’s East Valley Animal Care Center in Mesa.

MCACC hopes that by partnering with the Arizona Diamondbacks on a Bench Warmers adoption promotion, some of these dogs will find new homes. In sports, bench warmers are substitutes who rarely get to play in a game. At MCACC, bench warmers are dogs that are eager to find a new home and prove they can be a great addition to any family. MCACC’s bench warmers have also been at the shelter for 60 days or longer. Their adoption fee is only $17.

Through the Bench Warmers promotion, the first 25 people to adopt a MCACC bench warmer will receive a voucher for two bleacher seats to any remaining regular season Arizona Diamondbacks home game. The promotion kicks off Saturday, August 10th and runs until ticket vouchers run out.

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Maricopa County Animal Care & Control is a full service animal welfare agency with shelter, adoptions, field services, licensing and education programs. Our mission is to promote and protect the health, safety, and welfare of people and pets in Maricopa County